2011 Outbreak of Gastrointestinal Illness at an Army Base, Georgia

Basic trainees at Sand Hill developed gastrointestinal symptoms that were attributed to an unnamed foodborne virus. Officials suspect that the virus had been spread by a food handler who was sick and coughed on the food or had dirty hands. The illnesses were confined to one unit in basic training. The Columbus Health Department had not received any reports of the virus in the city or surrounding areas.

Overview

Outbreak began:February 2011
Affected country:US
States/territories:GA
Pathogen:Gastrointestinal illness, not specified
Vehicle(s):Ill foodhandler
Location(s):Military Facility
Brand name(s):Fort Benning
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:150

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